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Norton Creek

River

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 244 ft³/s over 21 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03508050, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 244 ft³/s over 21 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
82 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.11 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 244 ft³/s over 21 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TUCKASEGEE RIVER AT SR 1172 NR CULLOWHEE, NC (9.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Norton Creek

H: 82° L: 60°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
77°
|
Feels like 78°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
55%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
9.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Fog
66°
3 AM
Fog
63°
6 AM
Clear
62°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
76°
3 PM
Sunny
80°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Norton Creek?
Norton Creek is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Norton Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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